1997 Pontiac Grand Prix Owner's Manual - Page 96

FIRST (1): This position gives you even more power, but lower fuel economy than SECOND (2). You can use it on very steep hills, or in deep snow or mud. If the shift lever is put in FIRST (1)' the transaxle won't shift into first gear until the vehicle is going slowly enough. Shift Lock Release (Console Shift) If your vehicle's battery should dead, thereare two override go access slots that will allow you to override lock. park The first is located underneath the steering column below the lock cylinder. To use this slot, first remove the trim cap. Insert a key or screwdriver into the access slot and press the lock cylinder. NOTICE: ~~~~~~ ~ If your frontwheels can't rotate, don't try to drive. This might happen you were stuckin if very deep sand or mud or were up against a solid object. You could damage your transaxle. Also, if you stop when going uphill, don't hold your vehicle there with only the accelerator pedal. This could overheat and damage the transaxle. Use your brakes or shift into PARK (P) to hold your vehicle in positionon a hill. You will now be able to remove your key from the ignition. Be sureto replace the trim cap after use. If the car has a column mounted gear shift lever, your vehicle out you will now also be able to shift of PARK (P). 2-22